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Indian Motorcycle is pushing the boundaries of rider safety with its next-generation Advanced Riding Assistance System (ARAS). Following the debut of its first radar-equipped models for 2025, the brand is now developing a significantly more sophisticated version, aimed at enhancing group riding and overall road awareness.

Currently, Indian Motorcycle’s Rider Assist package – available on select 2025 models with the 112ci PowerPlus engine – includes a rear-facing radar that offers blind-spot monitoring and a tailgating warning system. While useful, these features only scratch the surface of what modern ARAS can achieve. Rival manufacturers like BMW, KTM, Kawasaki, and Yamaha have already implemented front-facing radars that enable adaptive cruise control and even crash-mitigating auto-braking, features that Indian now seeks to refine further.

indian motorcycles next-gen aras

A key challenge for motorcycles compared to cars is that traditional lane-keeping assistance doesn’t seamlessly translate to two-wheelers. Unlike cars, motorcycles operate dynamically within a lane, choosing different riding lines based on road conditions and cornering angles. Indian Motorcycle’s new patent outlines a two-radar, four-camera setup (front, rear, and side cameras) that intelligently tracks lane positioning and other vehicles while adjusting its monitoring zones in real-time.

This advanced system is particularly significant for group riding, allowing multiple riders to maintain staggered formations without inadvertently triggering each other’s ARAS alerts. Indian’s approach integrates lean sensors and accelerometers – already common in modern motorcycles – to adapt the monitored area while cornering, ensuring alerts and adaptive cruise control functions remain precise.

indian motorcycles next-gen aras

Indian Motorcycle has been developing these technologies for years, with patents dating back to 2021. The introduction of rear radar in the 2025 lineup marks a significant step toward bringing these innovations to production, and the latest patent offers a glimpse into how Indian plans to revolutionize rider safety in the near future.

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